Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position.
Job Title: Public Library Associate
Closing Date/Time: Thursday, 9/16/2021, 4:30 pm
Salary: $15.93 per hour
Job Type: Part-time
Location: Eldridge, Iowa
This position is responsible for overseeing the general operation of the circulation desk processes, providing excellent customer service and for marketing the Scott County Library System.
Provides direct high quality customer service.
Coordinates day to day operations at the circulation desk
Responsible for answering internal questions on library card registration, policies and procedures.
Handles escalated patron situations
Schedules clerks and covers desk as needed at all locations
Represents the Scott County Library System on the River Share Circulation Comittee
Documents, organizes and releases public relations, marketing and social media information
Provides programming support
Implements monthly book displays
Coordinates and schedules art displays and the display case at the Eldridge Branch
Executes special projects
Other duties as assigned and / or needed
Education:
Requires the knowledge that would typically be acquired through the completion of a college degree or a combination of education, training and library experience.
Work Experience:
Minimum two years of experience working in a library
Essential Skills:
Ability to provide high quality customer service to patrons of all ages
Proficiency with computers
Familiar with library operations
Experience with marketing
Ability to effectively convey information to members of the public and other members of the library team
Ability to handle detail oriented tasks
Willingness and ability to learn new programs and services
Ability to work independently
This is a part time union eligible position. Schedule averages 28 hours per week and may include a variety of day, night and weekend hours. Primarily based at the Eldridge Branch but will include work on the bookmobile or other branch locations.
This position is not benefit eligible.